North and Central Mongolian Explorer - Tour to Hovsgol, Karakorum

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Shoulder Season Discounts

Join Sep departures and enjoy 5% discount!

Discount conditions:
. For children of family trip
. 1 free space for every 16 PAX
. Courier bringing min 4 pax
. More attractive prices for groups of 12 and more people! More!

Included in the price:
. Accommodation in hotel, ger camps (twin sharing)
. Guiding and interpreting service
. Private transfer with 4x4 Mitsubishi minivans and experienced drivers
. All meals according to the itinerary
. Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according to the itinerary
. 0.5 day horse riding and 0.5 day kayaking in Huvsgul
. Supply of bottled water, daily
. Entrance fees for protected areas and national parks
. Visa support invitation
. Return ticket confirmation

Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance

Note:
. Single supplement is available at 350 USD.

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, jetlag day; Ulaanbaatar city sightseeing: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, our guide and driver will meet us at the airport and aid with check-in at the central hotel. On day 2, we take a tour of the city, including the Gandan Buddhist Monastery, Museum of Mongolian National History and Genghis Monument on the Sukhbaatar Square. L

Ulaanbaatar – Amarbayasgalant - Bulgan - Moren. This morning we drive to the north toward Lake Huvsgul, break our journey in magnificent Amarbayasgalant monastery and the picturesque Bulgan province in the northern Mongolia. On Day 5 we continue the drive through the forest mountains of northern Mongolia to Moren, a small town in the north. B+L+D

Lake Huvsgul - Moren - Jargalant. A 4 hour drive north takes us to the famous Uushig Deer Stones and the shores of Lake Huvsgul, called “Mother Ocean” by the locals. We spend the night at friendly Toilogt ger camp by the lake. Day 7 is spent in leisurely activities and sightseeing on Lake Huvsgul and its surroundings - enjoy a half day of horse ride and visit the Tsaatans "Reindeer people" and a half day of kayaking. We drive to the south toward Karakorum, the ancient capital. B+L+D

Jargalant - Khorgo Terkh - Tsenkher - Karakorum. A drive south takes us into the lovely Khangai Mountains, passing through the White Bush Pass and stopping photography as we make our way to stunning Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan, surrounded by volcanoes and home to many species of wild bird. We hike to the Khorgo Volcano and other interesting sites in the park. We spend the night of Day 10 at the Tsenkher Hot spas via the lovely Tsetserleg town, and on Day 11 we reach the lost capital of Genghis Khan at Karakorum and visit the Erdene Zuu monastery and surroundings. B+L+D

Karakorum - Hustai. Today we drive back towards Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hustai National Park, where the Takhi wild horses graze peacefully with other wild animals. View the gorgeous Takhi wild horses in the evening. B+L+D

Hustai - Ulaanbaatar. After breakfast we drive back to Ulaanbaatar for 2 hours and transfer to hotel. Visit Bogd Khaan’s Palace Museum – the residence of Mongolia’s last king, and see a traditional folklore concert. Shopping. B+L+D

Departure.
Transfer to the airport after breakfast. B

Lake Huvsgul, the second largest freshwater lake in the world after Lake Baikal in Buryatia, is popular for its pure water, awesome Alpine-like landscapes, wonderful wildlife and the different ethnic people living around it. Lake Huvsgul region is a destination in itself and an entire tour could be devoted to this specific part of Mongolia.

Khorgo-Terkh National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Mongolia with its crystal clear Terkh Lake and the Khorgo Volcano. The nature beauty is awesome here and is a great place for hiking, horse riding and relaxing. You can visit the Hell of Yellow Dog, Ice Hole and the Youth Cave that are pretty impressive!

The city of Karakorum: In 1220 great Chinghis Khaan declared it as the capital city of his vast Empire. Today there are many interesting sites left to visit; the legendary turtle rock sculptures, Buddhist stupas and the ruins of this once great city to name a few.

Erdenezuu was the first Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian Empire. It was established in 1586. The monastery has a massive square wall, 420 meters in length each side, a total of 108 Stupas and 17 temples. Today Erdenezuu monastery still shows its glory with collections of many priceless religious objects and incredibly beautiful Mongolian arts.

Hustai National Park is the place where the wild Takhi- Przewalski horses have lived peacefully since 1993 when they were reintroduced to their native land Mongolia. Here we can view and photograph these beautiful wild horses at pasture and Red Deer, Wolf, Asian Marmot, various species of waterfawls & prey birds.